Evolution Hmh

The similarities among early stages of the embryos provide evidence that -

• these organisms evolved from a common ancestor
• the organisms all retained their gills and tails
• the organisms belong to the same species

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The picture shows the members of the Camelidae family. The physical features and the geographical origin of these animals provide evidence that - 

• they live in the same type of environment.
• have slowly evolved to become herbivores.
• have a common ancestor.
• exchanged DNA in the past.

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Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?

• developmental embryology

• molecular composition

• anatomical structures

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Scientists compare the limbs of organisms to look for evidence of common ancestry. These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry because they -

• perform the same function
• are the same size
• have the same basic structure
• are parts of the same animal

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Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?

• biogeography

• fossil record

• comparative anatomy

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Which evidence of common ancestry is being studied in this visual?

• biogeography

• fossil record

• comparative anatomy

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This cladogram shows the evolutionary relationships among some mammals based on homologous structures. Which statement is supported by this cladogram?

• Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than javelinas

• Toothed whales are more closely related to mouse deer than to hippopotamuses

• Javelinas and pigs are more closely related than baleen whales and toothed whales

• Cows and mouse deer are more closely related than javelinas and pigs

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The limbs of several organisms are shown in the illustrations below. Scientists sometimes compare the limbs of these organisms to look for evidence of common ancestry. These limbs provide evidence of common ancestry because they -

• have the same basic structure

• perform the same function

• are the same size

• are parts of mammals

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This image shows the development of various organisms and how they share a common ancestor because of similarities in development.  It is called:

• natural selection.
• speciation.
• evolution.
• embryology.

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The opossum and kangaroo both incubate their young in a pouch. This provides evidence that they---

• are descended from a common ancestor
• Have very similar skeletal structures
• belong to the same species
• must range great distances to eat

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